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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalting
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevating
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
He was credited with elevating the revenues, profits and image of Macy’s West, successfully differentiating it from regional department store competitors, and evolving Macy’s private labels into private brands, with in-store shops, professional sales associates and full-price marketing.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The existence and details of the summit, first reported by the Colorado Sun, triggered immediate criticism from other Democratic legislators, elevating simmering complaints about the caucus that had remained low-level earlier in the year.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The streaming service has a knack for finding and elevating low-budget horror that doesn’t feel cheap, international titles crying out for a wider audience, and talented first-time filmmakers poised to break through.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Valderrama hosts and executive produces the series under his exclusive slate with My Cultura Podcast Network, which is dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
The system increases airflow beneath the modules by elevating the solar panels and reducing the float footprint.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
He has also been tasked with elevating a passing game that has frequently been without its top two receivers, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The strongman leader broke precedent to remain head of the party and the state for a third term starting in 2022, and has so far avoided elevating an heir apparent.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
He was credited with elevating the revenues, profits and image of Macy’s West, successfully differentiating it from regional department store competitors, and evolving Macy’s private labels into private brands, with in-store shops, professional sales associates and full-price marketing.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The existence and details of the summit, first reported by the Colorado Sun, triggered immediate criticism from other Democratic legislators, elevating simmering complaints about the caucus that had remained low-level earlier in the year.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The streaming service has a knack for finding and elevating low-budget horror that doesn’t feel cheap, international titles crying out for a wider audience, and talented first-time filmmakers poised to break through.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Valderrama hosts and executive produces the series under his exclusive slate with My Cultura Podcast Network, which is dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
The system increases airflow beneath the modules by elevating the solar panels and reducing the float footprint.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
He has also been tasked with elevating a passing game that has frequently been without its top two receivers, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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During the footage, Yuki can be seen lifting her paws to her head as if to scratch her ears, only to suddenly realize there is no longer anything there.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sophia James began a TikTok experiment by posting seven videos promoting the same song to test the platform's algorithm.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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After decades of ignoring advances in data and analytics and mainly promoting from within, the Rockies seem intent on hiring an outsider to be their new head of baseball operations, after dismissing general manager Bill Schmidt at the start of October.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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In developing proprietary colors and in-house embroideries, the late founder set a template that Shukla is exalting.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Summer is usually the time of long days and longer vacations, but summer 2025 was a season where the business world’s inviolable godhead, the chief executive officer, looked less and less like a position worth exalting.—
Ian Chaffee,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tomas Alfredson's atmospheric, brutal chiller is one of the most moving and memorable films about childhood put to screen.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Our audience responses were the most moving part of this entire journey.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The video-sharing phenomenon has captivated billions, upending old ways of doing things, generating vast revenues, and delighting people around the world.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Arctic seals rely on sea ice for breeding and raising their pups, as well as for moulting, resting and accessing foraging areas.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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So far Pakistan’s diplomatic game is raising cheers back home.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The costs of upgrading utility infrastructure are climbing, as well.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Arlington Elementary School District Seeks a maintenance and operations budget override of 15% for maintaining and upgrading current programs, student-to-staff ratio, supplies and materials.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Work for human beings, then, is necessary and even ennobling.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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